King James Version
psalm 31:3 in the King James Version says “For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 31 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.”
psalm 31:3 · KJV
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. my: Heb. to me for a rock of strength
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.
Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.
Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.
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